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74º Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:14 a.m. | Sunset 8:10 p.m.
 

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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
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There’s more colors out there than navy. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Saturday, April 15 kicks off International Dark Sky Week, an initiative to combat light pollution in cities all over the world. Do you want to see stars over our city — even downtown? Follow these recommendations from the International Dark Sky Association.

Help measure night sky brightness as a “citizen-scientist” with Globe at Night.

Inventory your home lighting by following the IDA checklist — it could be as easy as pointing an upward-facing light towards the ground.

Join the IDSW scavenger hunt. You’ll start by downloading the free hunt card. Record your progress, send the completed card to IDA, and claim some free Dark Sky stickers.

Contact a local government representative and request an official proclamation of IDSW. Awareness matters: Locals like you initiated 23 successful proclamations nationwide in 2022.

Write a letter to the editor of your (second) favorite newsletter, paper, or magazine. No debate skills necessary — just follow the playbook and make a case for dark skies.

Become a Dark Sky Advocate. Want more star parties, dark city walks, and collaboration with local organizations? Help protect the night as a local point of contact for IDA.

Find local stargazing events. Consider supporting the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga and Tennessee State Parks. Or, plan a trip to your nearest Dark Site and tag us on Instagram (@NOOGAtoday) with your view of the night sky. Bonus: The Lyrid meteor shower peaks are from Wednesday, April 19-Saturday, April 22.
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Events
Today, April 11
  • Old Dominick Bar Takeover | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Easy Bistro & Bar, 801 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Meet Alex Castle of Old Dominick + enjoy craft cocktails made with the spirits — including the newest release, Straight Tennessee Whiskey.
  • Disc Golf Putting League | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $5 | Come out to the kickoff event for a weekly disc golf putting league with opportunities to win prizes.
  • Lookouts vs. Braves | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 7:15-11:30 p.m. | AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga | $8-$11 | Celebrate Opening Day at AT&T Field — attendees will receive a 2023 Lookouts schedule magnet upon exit.
Wednesday, April 12
  • Fleet Feet + Oddstory Pub Run | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Run a 5k route through downtown Chattanooga + enjoy pint night prices at the brewery after the run — runners meet at 5:45 p.m.
  • Women & Wealth: Foundations of Building Your Financial Plan | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $15 | Dive into the fundamentals of personal finance + key concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement planning.
Thursday, April 13
  • Spring Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Join Sara Horne of Pretty Wild for a discussion on the benefits of pollinating insects for both our home and regional landscapes.
  • Create & Sip | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Make your own creation at this 21+ event inspired by the vibrant drawings in “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” while also enjoying a glass of wine.
Friday, April 14
  • SouthWord Literary Festival | Friday, Apr. 14-Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $45-$95 | Come out for the 40th literary festival featuring author talks, book signings, and plenty of books for sale.
Events calendar here
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Asked

What questions do you have about HIV and HIV prevention?
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Regular HIV testing and using PrEP + PEP medications are essential to protecting yourself and others. | Photo provided by Cempa Community Care
Did you know? HIV is more prevalent in the South — accounting for 52% of new HIV diagnoses — than in any other region in the US. HIV impacts:
  • 1.2 million people in the US
  • 17,667 people in Tennessee
  • 328 of every 100,000 people in Hamilton County
Another stat to consider: 1 in 7 people with HIV are unaware of their status.

While there is currently no effective cure for HIV, with proper medical care, the virus can be controlled (read: virus-suppressing medication can make HIV undetectable + untransmittable through sex). That’s why a core service in Cempa Community Care’s mission to champion healthy communities is providing HIV prevention and testing services (including free At-Home HIV Testing Kits).

This is where you come in. In an effort to best serve the community, Cempa Community Care wants to know: What questions do you have about HIV or HIV prevention?

Submit your questions and we’ll share the health experts’ answers in a coming newsletter.*
Ask your questions about HIV
News Notes
Civic
  • The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition + Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise will receive a combined $1 million from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to go towards rental assistance. The funds will aid local renters with missed payments and more. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Edu
  • Kindergarten registration for Hamilton County Schools is open online now through Friday, April 14. Children must be five years of age on or before Aug. 15 to be eligible for kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year. Pro tip: Find your school zone before registering.
Concert
  • The Signal will host a free concert featuring a performance by Nick Lutsko and The $100K Band on Tuesday, May 2 to celebrate the grand opening of its new location at 21 Choo Choo Ave. The concert will also feature a happy hour for antendees to enjoy.
Outdoors
  • In celebration of National Park Week, entrance fees to Point Park will be waived on Saturday, April 22. Head to the top of Lookout Mountain to see scenic views, hike 30 miles of trails, and learn about the historical significance of this area during the Civil War.
  • Outdoor Chattanooga has launched a new series called Monday Meetups, featuring quarterly events aimed at connecting Chattanooga’s outdoor community. The first installment, on Monday, April 24 at Wanderlinger Brewing Co., will focus on all things bike related.
Biz
  • TVA has been selected as one of the US Department of Energy and US Environment Protection Agency’s 2023 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year. The organization has received recognition in the “Energy Efficiency” category for its Home Uplift program.
  • Mike’s Smokehouse is moving from its Broad Street location to its new spot at 7655 E. Brainerd Rd. The restaurant is temporarily closed for the move + will re-open soon. Follow Mike’s on Facebook for updates.
Job
  • The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Office of Reentry will host its hiring + resource fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at ChattState. The event is designed to benefit those who have had interactions with the criminal justice system as a defendant.
Try This
  • Think you could turn one of our newsletters into a poem? Spread your creative wings with our poetry contest. The rules: Craft a 75-word or less poem using the words that appeared in our Wednesday, April 5 newsletter. Submit before Sunday, April 16 for a chance at an NOOGAtoday feature.
The Word
  • Quantum Age. Considered the next age of humanity (think: Iron, Industrial + Information Ages) driven by quantum technology. ChattState is partnering with EPB to celebrate World Quantum Day this Friday, April 14 by hosting a discussion about Gig City Goes Quantum, a new initiative leveraging the EPB Quantum NetworkSM to accelerate quantum technologies.*
Today Is
  • Today is National Pet Day. Celebrate your fur babies with our brand partner, Hannah Chloe Co. From bandanas to bows, your adorable pet will appreciate these gifts. Shop now.
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Eat and Drink

What coffee questions do you want answered?

Asked: What coffee questions do you want answered?
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These beans are roasted by Mean Mug Coffee Roasters, but have you ever wondered the process? | Photo by @meanmugcoffeeroasters
Have you ever tasted your morning cup of coffee and wanted to know more about where it came from? We are going to answer those questions.

From farm grown to being brewed and poured into your mug, we are going to do a deep dive on local coffeehouses + learn more about the roasting process.

It could be spots that do their own roasting — think: Mean Mug Coffeehouse, Goodman Coffee Roasters, and Velo Coffee Roasters — or shops that outsource their beans from a roasting company such as Sleepyhead Coffee.

Let us know what local coffeehouses to explore + questions on the ins and outs you want answered in an upcoming newsletter.
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett
From the editor
The Lookouts are returning to the AT&T Field for their home opener tonight — and so are we. Keep a look out for a “how to” guide on enjoying the games this season in an upcoming newsletter. Have your own tips? Let us know.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? See what’s happening at the SouthWord Literary Festival.
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